On my show this week, the Sherman Family wanted to mix their cool, contemporary style with their heirloom furnishings and housewares. Designing and styling a dining room for a professional party planner definitely kept me on my toes! It’s a fun... 

We all know and love the Barcelona Chair designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It’s modern and chic in chrome and leather. But this very cool company, Viva Terra, offers an eco-earthy version. Built from FSC-certified machiche, a tropical... 

On my HGTV show Splurge & Save today I revamped a living room and gave it the Colonial twist that the Vaccarino family was craving, on a budget of $4000. Yikes! Here’s my Inspiration Board for this Room Recipe… Problems with the old... 

In celebration of Earth Day I post some fun and easy Room Recipe Projects on how to update old or unwanted furniture with a bit of spit and polish. SIDEBOARD I took an old, inexpensive sideboard from my client’s mother and gave it new life. I used... 

On my show last week I redefined an unused sunroom by giving it a rustic flair. The Dews Family really wanted a log cabin style adult space where they could bird watch, have “card night” with their friends, and show off their collection of... 

On my show SPLURGE & SAVE this week I build inexpensive “Tiki Torches” for any backyard space or outdoor event. It’s so easy! Green Lanterns Line the Space I use round Chinese hanging lanterns and put them on a copper pipe stake.... 

On my show this week I gave the Maxim Family Basement a very colorful, Art Deco inspired makeover. It is a huge space with lots of potential but the layout is awkward and intimidating. They love South Beach, they love bold color, and it’s a household... 

On my HGTV show Splurge & Save yesterday I made mercury glass vases to add a nice tough to a traditional style space. I’ve been asked how to do this project so I thought I’d post the very easy DIY recipe for making mercury glass vases... 

On my show last week we met Stephan and Pascal Jean. They had a huge backyard that was for the dogs, literally. They empty space had tons of potential. They wanted an entertaining family oasis but had no idea how to spend their budget of $8500. That’s... 

On my show Tuesday I did some major kitchen surgery for a total of $9000. Keep in mind, granite counters alone often cost that. Annilese grew up a city mouse. Surrounded by concrete, she was craving a taste of the country, so she saved up, and bought...